# The Youth Courts (Constitution) (Amendment No. 2)Rules 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


MAGISTRATES' COURTS
Made 6th December 1996
Laid before Parliament 9th December 1996
Coming into force 1st January 1997
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 and after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under the said section 144, hereby makes the following Rules:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3068/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/youth-courts-constitution-amendment-no-2rules-1996/introduction
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